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Xavier University Exhibit All Xavier Student Newspapers Xavier Student Newspapers 1997-03-19 Xavier University Newswire Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) Follow this and additional works at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper Recommended Citation Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio), "Xavier University Newswire" (1997). All Xavier Student Newspapers. 2768. https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/student_newspaper/2768 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Have your Cake••• ... and drink wine too The Newswire survives Crayons to computers Final Four Nicholson and Caine an interview with the clash Helping teachers out Women's championship Sacramento sensation heads to Xavier - page 9 - page 12 -page 12 -page 3 Registration Ileadaches.. ; rules heartbreaks, and reality &: class scbeduk~s BY STEVE SMITH THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE As if the headaches aren't already painful enough with the end of the school year right around the corner, it's registration time here at our fine Xavier University. Just as summer's relaxation begins to sink in, the burden of another semester is flailed upon returning students. Before that happens though, students must endure the registration process. By PETE HOLTERMANN achieves and sets itself up with impressive game from the five at halftime. XU stayed in the· The actual process of THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE great expectations for next Musketeers. game to start the second half, registering is quite practical. season. Prosser, however, wants The UCLA loss stung for closing the gap to 49-47 with 17 All that needs to be done is Wh~n the basketball season nothing to do with that. "We many of the Muskies because the minutes left in the game. stand in a line, climb some got underway last October, optimis can't listen to those people," he Bruins won going away. Xavier UCLA's experience took stairs, then hand some forms to tic Xavier fans felt a trip to the · said. started the game strong, going up over at that point O'Bannon and a worker and pray that the NCAA Tournament was a possibil The Musketeers 1996-97 8-2 before UCLA called a :20 fellow senior Cameron Dollar classes on the form are still ity. Now, after a remarkable season campaign came to a frustrating timeout with 16:44 left. The teamed up with juniors Toby · available. Simple enough? with a 23-6 record, Xavier's second end on Saturday in a 96-83 Bruins came out of the timeout, Bailey and J.R. Henderson to put It certainly is, in theory. round exit from the NCAA Tourna defeat to UCLA. Xavier was and clawed back into the game. the game away. All four of these When actually encountered, ment seems to have come too early. unable to stop the Bruins With 11:30 left in the first players were on the 1995 Na the process becomes hell on an "Last year at this time, people offense, and the Muskies half, a timeout was called with tional Champion UCLA squad. otherwise heavenly campus. were telling our guys, 'You're a struggled with outside shooting, Xavier leading 15-12. Senior Henderson and O'Bannon In most cases there are year away,"' said Xavier head enabling UCLA to advance to Charles O'Bannon took over the led UCLA's scoring in the second two situations that commonly coach Skip Prosser. "Now, these the "Sweet 16" with the win. game for UCLA at that point. He half, netting 13 points apiece~ create havocin students' lives. same people who told us that last XU got to the second hit two three-pointers and made a O'Bannon led all scorers in the The All at Once Law year, are telling us, 'Hey, you guys round by beating Vanderbilt last lay-up to start a 23-7 UCLA run game with 28, and Henderson This law applies to all could be really good. You made it Thursday. Xavier was aggres over the next five minutes. followed with 2'.2. Henderson students, in all colleges and in to the round of 32, you've got a lot sive in out-hustling the Commo Xavier refused to roll over, also pulled down nine rebounds. all majors, occurring when a of guys back.'" dores in the 80-68 decision. however. The Muskies climbed student is developing a So in one year, a team over- Sixteen Xavier steals sparked an back.into the game to be within (see Commodores page 8) prospective schedule for the . upcoming semester. As the student begins to find the courses offered for his or her respective major, he or she Students 'tie' one on starts to notice an odd pattern; all the classes needed are BY KARA BENKEN which was started two years ago like basketball games or out for offered at the same time. Gee, by three Xavier students, are ice cream.. THE XAVIER NEWSWIRE . that creates a slight problem. paired up with individuals with . Co-coordinator Lisa Hilmer How is this student going to a) disabilities from the area who was one of the founding members, possibly take all these courses Last Friday's Natural Ties may not get the opportunities and has watched the club mature. Retreat marked the greatest number typical Xavier students get. at once and b) manage to (see Students page 2) of participants in Xavier's growing .· Although monthly activi graduate on time? club, whose purpose is to link ties are planned to involve the · ·It does11't seem logical to At right: Two Natural Ties individuals with disabilities with entire group, students with "ties" offer courses that are require participants mugforthe camera students of the Xavier community. -ineet. regularly on their.own time, ments at conflicting times. at last Friday's retreat. Members of Natural Ties, taking their new friends to events (see Class page 6) . :','"1. r-· Speaker cancels A scheduled lecture by Dr. Henry Louis Gates; chairman of the department of Afro-American studies at Harvard University, was cancelled last Wednesday; Gates said he unexpectedly had to cancel his appearance due to an emergency conflict and apologized for any inconvenience it may have caused. Gates was scheduled to speak last Thursday on "Race and Class in America." It is not known at this time if his appearance will be rescheduled. · Senate electio11s Student Senate elections will be held today in the . · photo by Deena Delfosse · following locations: 8 a.m.-noon in the Alter Lobby Xavier students had the opportunity to bond with their 'tie' at the first Natural Ties IJ.etreat. Noon-2 p.m. in the Musketeer Inn 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in the CBA Nieporte lounge 4 p.m.-7 p.m. outside the cafeteria · ,·.,. Students get 'tied'up . .- .·, .. ,. ; ,-.. .. · .... (continued fro1n- page 1) were Natural Ties leaders from Junior NancyDoherty,.,who was · ... ·,--· . ' . Student assistant Chicago who•head the national· just.given a "tie'' ,this year, also spoke . "We planac;tivities and pair . organization, whichis sp,eading. positively about her Natural Ties· Applications are available for the position of , 'students up with 50~60 individu- rapidly across the country , , experience. Student Assistant in Programming for StudentServiees. als with disabilit~es. Out of those, · including new charters at Notre ·• ult' s a great way to make The position is a paid leadership position .. Applications · we have over 40. solid relation- Dame and tl1e University of. , everyonefeel comfortable with each are on.the door ofroom 101J in the StUdentSei'vices ships,"saidHiinler. CincinnatL ·.. · . ··. ... · other hi a, natural S(ltting'. It's nke to hallway and·aredue by Friday atS p.ill. For questions, .. The group has· grown Co-coordin~toijunio~·Dan ,see people interacting ;with people who call Carol at 745-3202. · · · · primarily through word-of- Catpenter,knownas."Dan the have disabilities in a caring arid light- mouth, espeeially through the ·.. ·Man''. to all in>att~ndance; led the .· hearted manner," she,siild .... Child Advocacy Center, who . group in discussions about Schrader said, "Natural Ties is a •·provided Xavier with lists of . problem situations every person chance to give back.. possible "ties." , . encounters, which allowed the . "It makes me feel like a more Vigil for victims .. Hilmer "This retreatis , to work together and · · responsible. member of. the community ~ s~d, student~ , , importantbecause it is a chance · .. ,accept leadership p0sitions. ·.. · a~d it'.s good to know that one hour of A Candlelight Vigil of Hope will be held today at 9 ·for the studentS, the ties, and their· · · After projectjng pbssible your time can bring so much happiness p.m. on the residential mall to offer prayers and support parents to connect and get to · . solutions to these problems, the · to people~" , · . for flood victims. · know everyone. parents of the "ties" were reunited .The next Natural Ties event will· "We like to stress the·. with illlofthe students ·for a large · beabowling outing at Stones Lanes on -compiled by Virginia Sutcliffe importance ofinclusi~n and of group activity, April 19~' friendship fo all parties in- While participating in these . For more information about how to get involved with Natural Ties or ~,:;::"":::;:::""w::""=:t:""m:"":::::::""::::;;""::::::;""'%""t::"":::::::""::;:;::"":;:::i""i'~"":;:;;;"":w""w:"":;::::"";:;;;;;""::;;:::""::::::""::;::::"":;:;:::"";:g"":::::;:"";:::::""M:"":::l""'''i:::""m:'"':m...,...::::::·"":::;:;:""::::':;...:::::::""::'i'i'""''i'''·""::::::'"":::;;;; ...:::::'i""::'::::...,...:::;::""rn"":m"":::::::"":m"'4:: · volved." activities, junior Matthew When asked why she liked Schrader said, "It's amazing how aboutthe bowling party, contact Lisa ·being involved with Xavier's much they can teach us. They Hilmer at985-5974. Se~ityNotes Natural Ties group,22 year-old have such vivacious personalities ~'tie" Nikki Broshear matter-of- and are so innocent.